Dozens of tennis and pickleball courts in Greater Victoria are re-opening this week as well as skateboard parks, bike parks and sports fields.
ItB次元官网网址檚 part of the provinceB次元官网网址檚 phased return and it precedes the eventual reopening of recreation centres, gyms and pools.
Victoria removed the closed signs from its 23 tennis courts as of May 14 while Saanich is opening its 35 tennis courts and Oak Bay its 10 tennis courts for Thursday, May 21. Bear MountainB次元官网网址檚 clay tennis courts also reopened on May 16.
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In the meantime, close-contact recreation facilities remain closed, including playgrounds, basketball courts, outdoor gyms and popular recreational facilities such as Crystal Pool, Saanich Commonwealth Place and Oak Bay Recreation.
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In Oak Bay, Mayor Kevin Murdoch said it could be a matter of weeks until Oak Bay reopens its indoor facilities.
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In total, Saanich is reopening 11 outdoor pickleball courts, 21 sports courts (e.g., lacrosse, basketball and street hockey), and the Lambrick Skate Park.
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Oak BayB次元官网网址檚 outdoor courts are to be reserved ahead of time, which includes six tennis courts at Henderson, three at Windsor, and seven pickleball and multi-use courts at Carnarvon Park.
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To reserve a court in Oak Bay here or call Henderson Reception at 250-370-7200 (Monday-Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.). To play at Bear Mountain visit .
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